Overall Highlights

• Diplomatic options are gaining traction in Venezuela, with Maduro expressing hope for dialogue with Trump.
• The U.S. has designated the ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as a terrorist organization, escalating tensions with Venezuela.
• Trump has indicated a willingness to speak with Maduro, suggesting potential for negotiation amid threats of military action.
• Maduro claims Venezuela is at a decisive moment for its existence as a republic, emphasizing national sovereignty.
• The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean is increasing, raising concerns in Venezuela and among neighboring countries.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Maduro is awaiting a call from Trump, indicating a shift towards diplomatic engagement.
• The designation of the ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as a terrorist organization is seen as an aggressive move by the U.S. against Venezuela.
• Maduro asserts that Venezuela is in a critical phase, promising to defend the country ’even with his life’.
• Venezuelan sources emphasize the importance of sovereignty and resistance against foreign intervention.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• Trump has stated he may talk to Maduro to ‘save lives’, indicating a potential diplomatic opening.
• The U.S. military is increasing its presence in the Caribbean, which is perceived as a direct threat to Venezuela.
• The designation of the ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as terrorists is framed as a necessary step to combat drug trafficking and corruption in Venezuela.
• U.S. sources highlight the need for a strong stance against Maduro’s regime, contrasting with the Venezuelan narrative of sovereignty.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [es-VE] La opción diplomática gana peso en Venezuela: Maduro espera la llamada de Trump - El Debate (11/26/2025)
2. [es-VE] Qué cambia con la designación del Cártel de los Soles como organización terrorista y qué puede pasar con Maduro - El Comercio Perú (11/26/2025)
3. [es-VE] Trump elevó la presión sobre Maduro y afirmó que Estados Unidos puede “hacer las cosas por las buenas” o “por las malas” - Infobae (11/26/2025)
4. [es-VE] Maduro asegura que Venezuela vive una “coyuntura decisiva” y promete defenderla “hasta con la vida” - CiberCuba (11/26/2025)
5. [es-VE] Donald Trump dice que “podría hablar” con Nicolás Maduro para “salvar muchas vidas” - Noticias Caracol (11/26/2025)
6. [es-VE] Maduro dice que Venezuela vive una “coyuntura decisiva” - DW (11/26/2025)
7. [es-VE] Maduro asegura que Venezuela vive una “coyuntura decisiva para su existencia” como república - ABC (11/26/2025)
8. [es-VE] Maduro dice que Venezuela vive una “coyuntura decisiva para su existencia” como república - ABC (11/26/2025)
9. [es-VE] Trump asegura que planea hablar con Maduro: “Si podemos salvar vidas, está bien” - EL PAÍS (11/26/2025)
10. [es-VE] Maduro afirma que Venezuela vive una “coyuntura decisiva para su existencia” como república - RTVE.es (11/26/2025)
11. [en-US] Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise - Al Jazeera (11/26/2025)
12. [en-US] Trump says he may talk to Nicolas Maduro over Venezuela drug strikes - USA Today (11/26/2025)
13. [en-US] Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live - The Guardian (11/26/2025)
14. [en-US] Former Venezuelan Ambassador weighs in on U.S. military movements in the Caribbean - The Hill (11/26/2025)
15. [en-US] Top U.S. military officials will visit Caribbean leaders as Trump weighs next steps - PBS (11/25/2025)
16. [en-US] Venezuela Threatens Iberia, Air Europa, and More with Loss of Traffic Rights Over Flight Suspensions: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World (11/25/2025)
17. [en-US] What the US labeling Venezuelan ‘Cartel de los Soles’ terrorists means - USA Today (11/25/2025)
18. [en-US] Venezuela Orders Flights To Resume Amid FAA Warning - AVweb (11/25/2025)
19. [en-US] The latest on the U.S. and Venezuela - WBUR (11/25/2025)
20. [en-US] Colombia is in a tricky spot as the US assembles a significant military presence near Venezuela - TRT World (11/25/2025)